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Experiential Educator and Museum Program Assistant

The Experiential Educator and Museum Program Assistant is responsible for designing and delivering immersive, hands-on learning experiences that engage diverse audiences. This role includes developing interactive educational programs at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, assisting with public events, and fostering community engagement to enhance visitor experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about experiential learning, storytelling, and innovative public programming that connects people with Egan’s mission, collections, and exhibitions.

This position is currently a seasonal role with many growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s in Museum Studies, Education, Public History, Art History, Anthropology, or a related field. Will consider a student pursuing an advanced degree as well.

• Experience in experiential education, museum programming, or public engagement.

• Strong public speaking, storytelling, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to develop hands-on, interactive experiences that engage diverse audiences.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with digital tools, multimedia platforms, and social media for program promotion.

• Passion for museums, cultural heritage, and experiential learning

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Requires flexibility, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays for special events. Some physical activity, such as walking, standing for long periods, and lifting materials, may be necessary.

To learn more and receive a copy of the complete job description, please get in touch with Hayley Nelson, Director of Community Relations and Visitor Experience: Hnelson@eganmaritime.org

Museum Guide

We are looking to hire a full-time, seasonal person to represent the museum's public face by conducting tours, giving talks, and undertaking educational tasks for visitors from around the globe.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Successful candidates will be introduced to the history of organizations such as the U.S. Lifesaving Service and the U.S. Lighthouse Service that comprise the present-day U.S. Coast Guard. Training will include learning techniques for storytelling and interacting with groups of museum visitors.
• The principal responsibility is to guide visitors through the museum and retell the stories of courage and self-sacrifice that characterize the experience of Nantucket's volunteer and professional lifesavers.
• Museum Interpreters may be asked to make brief visitor presentations describing collection artifacts or relating information to visitors about a personality or lifesaving event that is not presently part of an active exhibit.
• Participate in and satisfactorily complete Interpreter training, demonstrating content knowledge and ability to interpret our permanent and changing exhibitions to the public.
• Perform light maintenance to ensure the museum's grounds' safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• The museum is open to the public from May through early October, six days a week. The typical workday is 9:30 to 5:00 PM; occasionally, there may be an opportunity to elect to work evenings to accommodate special events or programs.

Qualifications/Education:

Prior experience in a museum or as a teacher, storyteller, or historian is optional but helps present interpretive programs. The ability to communicate orally in a public setting and work well with various ages and learning styles is essential. Anyone interested in maritime art, literature, or Nantucket history will find this an ideal summer job.

How to Apply / Contact: If you are interested, Please send your information to hnelson@eganmaritime.org or call 508-228-2505.

EMI is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. EMI is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.